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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,960.60, 282,802.62 and 124,430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,960.60, 282,802.62 and 124,430.52 is: 171,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,960.60 : 282,802.62 = 124,430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,960.60/282,802.62 = 124,430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,960.60x = 282,802.62 × 124,430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,960.60x = 35,189,277,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189,277,063.96/204,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,688.01

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